Has Anyone Heard About Carole?

[lonewolf07]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about Carole (nervous 15).

[nervous15]

Hi Ya'll,

It's a pain ridden Carole here just checking in.  The past 2 days I have been in alot of pain and just trying to manage it all.  Haven't slept but 45 min here 1 hout there, etc.  Pain is pretty intense and hoping this will go away REAL SOON.  Last night I slept for about 6 hours but not interrupted.   I think my anxiety is not allowing me to sleep right or at least I hope so......I hope this surgery was the right idea...Contrarily to what I had read the surgery could actually make sleep apnea worse, so of course the anxiety ridden person I am I am thinking OMG what IF that has happened to me....

I am trying to look at the bright side though.  I feel weak because I havent eaten much.  Trying to choke down food to start my healing process and do some throat muscle conditioning....whew this is hard.  Its hard to swallow even my siliva without feeling like a jack hammer is performing construction in my mouth and throat.  

No physical activity, just lying in bed....consequently that sucks in and of itself, works in conjunction with no food to make me weaker.  

Medicine consumption which irritates my tummy also csausing me to feel weak.....

Hopefully I will start feeling better, after all it is officially day 8...i like to think it is actually day 9 though because surgery was over at 0930 hours on the 21st.  I like to count THAT day as day 1 in recovery.

I luv and miss you guys soooooooo much.  I cant wait until I can feel strong enough to offer help to someone else on one of the threads.  ALSO talk to my wonderful friends.  Let me send a shout out to  JS, WOLFIE, NURSEGIRL, HEARTFLUTTER, BOSNIAN, & GENTLE.  Gosh I hope I didnt miss anyone......:={ drinking some of JS's martini mix...)

The centerpiece looks so beautiful...and it keeps me connected to you guys....smootches  I have the card in my room on my headboard...it so touches my heart in ways unimaginable.

I will post again soon.  Have a blessed and anxiety reduced day.

Luv your friend,

Carole

[nursegirl6572]

YAY Carole!  I'm glad you're doing so well.  ONE week already.... wow!  Isn't it amazing how SLOWLY the time was dragging when you were anticipating the surgery?  Now, it's just flying by.  Sorry about the pain...but that's what the pain pills are for (well, that, and to be ground up for the salsa for our BBQ).  You are smack dab in the middle of the healing process...which can be more painful for sure.

And, you got a trim new sexy uvula, huh?  Cool!

The Begonia was alllll JS's doing....all of that was.  He's such a sweet man.  I personally would have chosen a plastic one had I been in charge....they do SO well for me!  They thrive!  ;0)

Keep us posted when you feel up to it.  I'm glad you dropped us a line.  You are soing so great!

BIG HUGS!!!!

[JSGeare]

Those are INDEED Bagonias and yes they may be planted outdoors, but bring 'em in for winter. NO direct sunlight -they like it shady. I selected these because they can be around a LONG time -just like your friends.

I am pleased to know that you'll be visiting the evidence locker so as to procure our favorite adult beverages and marinades. Oh and by the way, you may have noticed that since you've had the operation and gone through the "fear factor," there will be many other things that just don't bug you as much as they once did.

Exactly.

Post when you can and keep getting well. Bug hugs, and ants pants.

-S

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

hey carole, so happy for you , you took a big step and you did it , you showed us we can do it and i thank you for being the strong person you are , i know how hard it was i have had surgery many many times and wanted to back out but my sweet husband held my hand and got me through it . now we all have each other on here and its a great feeling to know i can come on here and ask a question and not be looked down on but get wonderfull answers from people who really care and know what am going through.i hope everyone has a anxiety free day or close to one. hugz to all barbara

[nervous15]

I am 7 days OUT!!!  YIPPEE, well except for the Darn pain that kicked me in my tush on Monday night.  I took my first dose of LORTAB last night, the pain got wicked.  I cany wait until I could come back strong and start posting more.  I  cant wait until the pain subsides and I am on the road to a pain free throat.

For the first time I looked at my throat last night.  OMG it looks so UGLY.  I see white patches where there used to be tonsils, sutures all over the back of my throat, as well as an itty bitty uvula.  Lots of space back there now for air......happy as heck about that.

I hope  everybody is doing well....Nursegirl, JS, Wolfie, Heartflutter, Bosnian, Gentle, and so many others.

I hope you guys are getting your menus ready for our Barb-b-que... (I have Wolfies steak marinating in morphine, and mixed a martini cocktail  the way JS likes it).  Give me your pleasures and I will surely fix you right up....I want EVERYBODY to have a WONDERFUL and MEMORABLE time at the Barby.

BTW you should see how lovely the flowers are...OMG they brighten up my kitchen.  Are those Bagonias?  These can be planted outdoor correct?

I luv you all MUCHO, MUCHO, MUCHO.

Carole

[gentle51]

It is GREAT to hear you are up and going again. I had neck surgery once. I was so SCARED that I asked for valium before surgery. Well, I was in happy land and then it was over...Good to hear all went well. Prayers answered. Amen

Blessings